Visit Tel Aviv

Visit Jerusalem, a historic city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Explore the Old City's Western Wall (a remnant of the Second Temple), walk the Via Dolorosa (the path Jesus is believed to have taken to his crucifixion), and see the Dome of the Rock (an iconic Islamic shrine with a golden dome). Discover the Israel Museum (home to the Dead Sea Scrolls) and Mahane Yehuda Market (a bustling spot for local food and culture).

Visit Haifa, a coastal city in northern Israel. Explore the Baha'i Gardens (a UNESCO World Heritage site with terraced gardens and the Shrine of the Bab), stroll through the German Colony (historic Templer district with cafes and boutiques), and visit the Stella Maris Monastery (Carmelite monastery with views over the Mediterranean).

Visit Istanbul, Turkey's historic city straddling Europe and Asia. Explore the Hagia Sophia (a 6th-century Byzantine cathedral turned mosque and museum), marvel at the Blue Mosque's six minarets and 20,000 Iznik tiles, wander the Grand Bazaar (one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops), and cruise the Bosphorus Strait for views of palaces and bridges linking continents.

Visit Dubai, a futuristic city in the United Arab Emirates. Ascend the Burj Khalifa (world's tallest building at 828m with observation decks on the 124th and 148th floors), shop at the Dubai Mall (one of the largest malls globally with an aquarium and ice rink), experience desert safaris in the Arabian Desert (dune bashing, camel rides, and traditional Bedouin camps), and admire the Palm Jumeirah (artificial archipelago shaped like a palm tree with luxury hotels).

Visit Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. Perform the Hajj pilgrimage to the Kaaba (the black cube at the center of the Grand Mosque, the most sacred site in Islam) and see the Zamzam Well (a historic well believed to have miraculous properties). Explore the surrounding mountains like Jabal al-Nour, where the Prophet Muhammad received his first revelation.

Visit Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Explore the Masmak Fortress (a clay and mud-brick citadel pivotal in the unification of Saudi Arabia), see the Kingdom Centre Tower (a 302-meter skyscraper with a sky bridge offering panoramic city views), and wander through Diriyah (a UNESCO World Heritage site and historic home of the Saudi royal family).

Visit Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates. See the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (one of the world's largest mosques with 82 domes and capacity for 40,000 worshippers), explore the Louvre Abu Dhabi (art museum with a striking dome structure and global collections), drive the Formula 1 circuit at Yas Marina Circuit, and stroll along the Corniche waterfront with views of the city skyline.

Visit Doha, the capital of Qatar. Explore the Museum of Islamic Art (designed by I.M. Pei, housing one of the world's most comprehensive collections of Islamic art), stroll along the Corniche (7-kilometer waterfront promenade with views of the skyline and traditional dhows), shop at Souq Waqif (a restored traditional market selling spices, textiles, and handicrafts), and see the futuristic skyscrapers of West Bay.